FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Christopher Raymond to commercial underwriting officer. Having joined the bank in 2021, he will oversee its commercial underwriting processes. “Christopher’s strategic thinking and thorough approach to underwriting have been instrumental to the growth of our commercial lending department. His leadership and vision will be key as we continue […]
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Auburn native to lead Hebron Academy rink operations and women’s varsity hockey
HEBRON — Lewiston/Auburn native Greg Dumais has been appointed director of rink operations and women’s varsity hockey at Hebron Academy. Dumais brings to Hebron a history in athletics as a coach, professional hockey referee and board member, as well as being a leader in youth sports in the Lewiston/Auburn communities. “Dumais will be our first […]
Franklin Savings Bank names executive vice president, chief lending officer
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Derek Hayes to executive vice president, chief lending officer. He joined the bank in 2015 as director of commercial lending. In his new role, the Farmington resident will take on leadership responsibilities across all residential, consumer and commercial lending departments, as well as oversee all loan-related functions. Hayes’ […]
Litigation attorney joins Lewiston law firm
LEWISTON — Alexandra W. Winter has joined the law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott as an associate attorney in the firm’s litigation group. Winter began her career at the law offices of Thaddeus Day before joining the District Attorney’s Office in Maine’s District III. She served in that office for more than nine years, […]
VIP Tires & Service promotes Auburn employee to market manager
AUBURN — VIP Tires & Service has promoted Auburn store Manager Bob Guptill to market manager. Guptill will continue to manage the Auburn location, while overseeing stores on Lisbon Street and Sabattus Street in Lewiston. A VIP employee since 2020, Guptill previously served as manager in training and store manager in Auburn, becoming an automotive […]
Primary care doctor joins Rumford’s Swift River Family Medicine
RUMFORD — Dr. Leah Getsov has joined Central Maine Healthcare’s Swift River Family Medicine practice. Getsov, a primary care doctor, graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed her residency at West Suburban Medical Center in Chicago. Getsov is especially interested in chronic health management, women’s health and mental health.
Norway Savings Bank employee marks 25 years greeting callers
She has answered close to 1.5 million calls during her time at NSB, according to a bank news release.
Lewiston’s Geiger appoints vice president of enterprise sales
LEWISTON — Geiger, a family-owned promotional products distributor, has appointed Jeff DePalma as vice president of enterprise sales. DePalma, who lives in New Jersey, joined Geiger in 2021 as the regional vice president for the Northeast. As vice president of enterprise sales, he is poised to lead Geiger’s efforts in expanding its reach on a […]
Central Maine Medical Center nurse receives international award for patient care
Brad Chicoine, a registered nurse in CMMC’s Intensive Care Unit, was nominated by fellow team member Jessica Dagneau, system director of care management at Central Maine Healthcare, for his care for an end-of-life patient.
Norway Savings Bank appoints information tech director VP
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has appointed Frank Farrell its Information Technology & Systems director vice president. Most recently, Farrell served as information systems manager. The Monmouth native and Minot resident joined the bank in 2013 as a software support specialist in the IT Department. In 2018 he was promoted to systems administrator and assistance […]